The 50/50 rule for remembering what you learn
Devote 50% of your time to learning something new and the rest of your time to teaching and sharing what you have learned with others.
Studies shows that explaining something to someone else is the best way to learn it yourself.
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3. Learn by Doing
Most of our learning for anything starts when we practically apply what we know. This way we grow in understanding and are able to teach others.
So, do your best to invest time in building new habits to put to practice what you have learned.
5. Teach What You Learn
Try your best to explain to others what you learned that day. You will know if you understand it if you can break it down to a simple level.
Do this by giving good examples to help the person you are teaching understand it quickly.
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